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Superconvergence of the finite element solutions of the Black–Scholes equation

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  • Golbabai, A.
  • Ballestra, L.V.
  • Ahmadian, D.

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We investigate the performances of the finite element method in solving the Black–Scholes option pricing model. Such an analysis highlights that, if the finite element method is carried out properly, then the solutions obtained are superconvergent at the boundaries of the finite elements. In particular, this is shown to happen for quadratic and cubic finite elements, and for the pricing of European vanilla and barrier options. To the best of our knowledge, lattice-based approximations of the Black–Scholes model that exhibit nodal superconvergence have never been observed so far, and are somehow unexpected, as the solutions of the associated partial differential problems have various kinds of irregularities.

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  • Golbabai, A. & Ballestra, L.V. & Ahmadian, D., 2013. "Superconvergence of the finite element solutions of the Black–Scholes equation," Finance Research Letters, Elsevier, vol. 10(1), pages 17-26.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:finlet:v:10:y:2013:i:1:p:17-26
    DOI: 10.1016/j.frl.2012.09.002
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    Keywords

    Finite element method; Black–Schoels equation; Vanilla option; Barrier options; Gauss–Lobatto; Superconvergence;
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    JEL classification:

    • C02 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - General - - - Mathematical Economics
    • C1 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General
    • C63 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Mathematical Methods; Programming Models; Mathematical and Simulation Modeling - - - Computational Techniques
    • G11 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Portfolio Choice; Investment Decisions
    • G12 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Asset Pricing; Trading Volume; Bond Interest Rates

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